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Default Re: Top 5 Tank Destroyers

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Originally Posted by JagdtigerI View Post
I would say the Hetzer should certainly not be included. It lacked traverse and the crew arrangement was very cramped and disfunctional. The tank was left almost blind to anything in front of them with almost no vision devices.
However, it was small, with decent armour, fast, reliable and over 1,000 a month were planned to be produced in 45. It consumed less resources than a Stug and it was better protected.
A small, easy to build, easy to maintain and with a respectable punch was the definition of the Hetzer. Also, Switzerland built them as the G13 after the war so, it couldn't be that bad.

(yes I'm an Hetzer fan!)


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